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City Council Meeting Minutes February 6, 2024 Page 5 of 14 Tamar Krantz, Louisville, stated she supports Cooperman for his understanding of the issues. She asked Council to rank each applicant on the issues facing the City. Ted Battreall, Louisville, stated he supports appointing Tim Bierman to the seat for his perspective on the local issues. He encouraged people to get to know Bierman. Weiyan Chen, Louisville, stated she supports Cooperman as he brings a different perspective as a scientist to the Council. Matt Bliss, Louisville, stated he supports Bierman for his enthusiasm, dedication, and his ability to listen to and learn from the community. Susan Loo, Louisville, stated she does not support Cooperman as he supported requiring Marshall Fire survivors to rebuild to the NetZero standard. She stated Cooperman can run for the seat in November. Matthew Machaelis, Louisville, stated he supports Cooperman as he has broad support in Ward I. He feels Cooperman has the best credentials and is passionate about the community. Maxine Most, Louisville, stated she supports Cooperman as he is the most prepared candidate and has participated in Council meetings over the years. Larry Donner, Louisville, stated he does not support Cooperman for the seat. Mark Cathcart, Louisville, stated he supports Cooperman for his data -driven approach and he has broad support in Ward I. Keith Reis, Louisville, stated he supports Bierman for the seat as he will be a dedicated and thoughtful member that is not entrenched in any perspective and he will listen to all people. He is knowledgeable and supportive of the entire community. Mayor Leh thanked everyone for their comments and all those who applied for the seat. He noted the extraordinary quality of the people in the community who volunteer their time for so many things. He stated it was a difficult decision and all the candidates would be an excellent addition to the Council. He asked the candidates who are note selected to continue to be involved. Mayor Pro Tern Dickinson stated the process is not perfect but the process is sent up for this to be a brief appointment. Residents will get to vote on this seat in November. He noted that public comments on all of the applicants were taken at the interviews last week and candidates assumed that was their chance for that. If Mr. Bierman had known he needed his supporters to come this evening he would have asked them to do so. He stated he would be happy to sit on the Council with Mr. Cooperman or Mr. Bierman; both are excellent candidates who will represent the Ward well. It is a really hard choice.